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On April 7, 2011, the Government of Argentina initiated an anti-dumping investigation on certain manual saw blades from India. This investigation was requested by the Argentinean enterprise Sin Par S.A. The products subject to investigation are classified under the following items of MERCOSUR Harmonized System: 8202.91.00 and 8202.99.90.

On 15 October 2012, the Government of Argentina adopted anti-dumping duties against imports of certain types of saw blades from India. The rate of duty is USD 0.33 per unit.

On 4 October 2017, the Argentinian authorities initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty imposed on imports of the subject good from India. This follows the application lodged by SIN PAR S.A. The duty remains in force for the duration of this investigation.

On 24 May 2018, the Argentinian authorities extended the antidumping duty imposed on imports of the subject good from India following the conclusion of the above sunset review. The rate of duty is USD 0.13 per unit. The measure is in force for a period of five years.